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Kefir grains are a combination of live bacteria and yeasts that exist in a symbiotic matrix.

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The Health Benefits of Kefir

Kefir: Nutritional and health benefits What is kefir? Kefir is a fermented drink made by combining kefir grains with milk and allowing it to ferment for 24 hours. According to Jane, a licensed nutritionist with her own business, the bacteria and yeasts in the kefir grains convert the sugars in milk into lactic acid during this time, giving it a slightly sour taste. Kefir grains...

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Milk Kefir vs Yogurt

Milk Kefir vs. Yogurt: What’s the Difference? Both yogurt and milk kefir are cultured milk products. Both foods are good for your health as they are rich in calcium, protein, vitamin B, and potassium. They are a bit sour and have an identical tart. Both yogurt and milk kefir are in elemental form and have different fruit flavors. The live kefir cultures produce both yogurt...